| Bicycles | Simplon Kagu travel bike made of aluminum (model 2008) |
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| Saddle | SQlab ->ergonomic saddle, butt doesn't get numb anymore because no nerves or blood vessels are constricted, great support |
| Seatpost | Syntace P6 Alu -> stable, large bearing |
| Speedometer | VDO MC 1.0 wired, always had problems with wireless speedometer |
| Rearview mirror | Zefal, for knowing always what's going on behind you -> very important for chaotic traffic situations |
| Locks | 1 x VisorTech bike alarm, 1 x ABUS loop cable Cobra + lock |
| Taillight | With self-attached Velcro to attach to the rear panniers -> very helpful to be seen in dark tunnels |
| Stand | Hebie |
| Gear shift |
Rohloff (500/14 CC OEM) -> heavy, but very sturdy and minimal maintenance |
| Drive | 16 teeth sprocket, rear sprocket 42 teeth |
| Brake | Magura HS 33, brake levers even fit for Sonja's short fingers ;) |
| Pedals | Contec Spike -> with pins for better grip with hiking shoes |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Mondial foldable -> very resilient and durable, but bad support |
| Rims | |
| Cup holders | For 1.5 liter bottles |
| Bicycle pump |
Topeak Turbo Morph -> robust and powerful |
| Steering handles | Ergon -> Ergonomic, to not bend your wrists |
| Pepper Spray |
Mounted on the handlebars, to ward off vicious dogs for example |
| Luggage rack |
Tubus, stainless steel, front and rear, very strong |
| Panniers |
Ortlieb |
| GPS bracket |
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| Elastic restraining straps | To ensure that everything stays in place |
| Carbine |
to attach stuff on the outside of the bags |
"before - after"
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